Tune in for special Thanksgiving programs on WIVH!

Take some time during this season to cultivate a heart of gratitude and reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of our generous God! WIVH is here to help by providing some encouraging and inspiring programs, as well as music to serve as your Thanksgiving Day soundtrack–one more thing you can check off your list!

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We hope you enjoy these special Thanksgiving programs on WIVH as you celebrate the abundance of God’s gracious blessings in your life!

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;”
Psalm 136:1-3

Wednesday, November 23

8:30 PM | Adventures in Odyssey

Thursday, November 24

7:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Music for Thanksgiving Day

Hosted by WRGN ‘s Tim Madeira, Dan Close, Denise Warner, and Dan Longmore

8:00 PM | Focus on the Family

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings God has given us and express thanks for His grace and mercy. On this Thanksgiving Day episode of Focus on the Family, “Reflecting on Our Blessings at Thanksgiving,” Becky Kopitzke offers some fun ways to celebrate the season, bless others, and cultivate a spirit of gratitude in your family.

8:30 PM | Adventures in Odyssey

The Barclay family’s Thanksgiving holiday takes an unexpected turn when the flu hits their home, and Donna and Jimmy decide to fix dinner all by themselves. Don’t miss “Thanksgiving at Home” on WRGN!

10:00 PM | Love Worth Finding

On this program, Dr. Adrian Rogers preaches a message entitled Give Thanks in Tough Times from Ephesians 5:20.

Friday, November 25

8:30 PM | Adventures in Odyssey

Other resources

Focus on the Family

• Thanksgiving Traditions (Article)
  Whether your family has a long history of traditions or your new family is approaching the holidays for the first time, these Thanksgiving traditions can bless your family.
• Thanksgiving Activities for Families (Article)
  Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and remind your family to be thankful. Though gratitude should be encouraged all year long, this holiday provides the perfect segway for families to implement a heart of thankfulness.
• Thanksgiving Gratitude: Teaching children how to show gratitude (Article)
  Thanksgiving is an opportunity for parents to help reinforce and remind kids that it’s important to be grateful daily. It is a time where parents can teach kids how to express that thankfulness to others. Here are some age-appropriate ideas for using the holiday to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your children.
• 5 Ways to Teach Kids Gratitude at Home (Article)
  The Bible tells us to live with an attitude of gratitude, and research tells us that gratitude has a positive impact on our minds and social behaviors. Here are five ways to teach kids gratitude in your home.
• Gratitude is Good for a Child’s Health (Article)
  Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. It is an essential trait for parents to develop in their children as they lead them toward a thriving faith.
• When Your Family’s Lost a Loved One: Handling the Holidays (Article)
  For families who’ve lost someone they love, the holidays can seem more like something to survive than to enjoy. We need a plan to help us get through what can be a very difficult time of year.
  Find a GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays event near you >
• How to Reduce Grumbling and Increase Gratitude (Article)
  Will you take the challenge to stop grumbling for a year?
• Parenting Lessons: Teach Your Children Gratitude (Video)
  Dr. Chapman (best known for his book The 5 Love Languages) shares 3 tips that you can try today to teach your child gratitude. The tips include having your child go into a room and writing down items in the room that they are grateful for.
• 5 Ways to Teach Kids Gratitude at Home (Article)
  The Bible tells us to live with an attitude of gratitude, and research tells us that gratitude has a positive impact on our minds and social behaviors. Here are five ways to teach kids gratitude in your home.
• The Secret of Gratitude (Article)
  The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances
• Parental Gratitude (Article)
  Gratitude rescues us from the trap of negative thinking and helps us enjoy life more. Learn how gratitude is one of the seven traits of effective parenting.
• Choosing An Attitude of Gratitude and Awe in Marriage (Article)
  Is it possible to practice a deep sense of awe and an attitude of gratitude in the ordinary moments of marriage?
• An Attitude of Gratitude: Going Beyond Please and Thank You (Article)
  Are your children truly grateful for what they have? Here are ways parents can create a lasting attitude of gratitude in children.
• Gratitude with Purpose in Marriage (Article)
  Appreciating your spouse will strengthen your marriage — and change you.

Joni & Friends

• Carried to Thanksgiving (Video/Blog)

Revive Our Hearts

• A Week of Thanksgiving (Article)
  God’s Word teaches that thankfulness ought to be a way of life. But in the reality of our daily lives, it is so easy for discontentment, murmuring, complaining, criticizing, or even bitterness to displace the “attitude of gratitude.” Cultivating a thankful heart will result in speaking thankful words. But we all need periodic reminders to be thankful, and, for most of us, developing the habit of thankfulness may require some practice! Here are some practical suggestions for devoting one week to practicing thankfulness. You may even want to include the whole family in this project.
• The Attitude of Gratitude (Article)
  The “attitude of gratitude” is something that desperately needs to be cultivated in our hearts, our homes, and our society. Its presence brings a host of other blessings, while its absence has profound, lethal repercussions.
• Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy (Book)
• 30-Day Choosing Gratitude Challenge (Devotional)